Let’s Get Physical
Author of The Cut's viral article shared thousands of times unearthing the little-known origins of barre workouts, Danielle Friedman explores the history of women's exercise, and how physical strength has been converted into other forms of power. Only in the 60s, thanks to a few forward-thinking fitness pioneers, did women begin to move en masse. In doing so, they were...Hardback$4500Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow
Tracks on the Ocean
'Ingenious. Caputo picks out a fascinating path and leads readers along it with the confidence of a practised pilot' – Felipe Fernández-Armesto, author of 1492 'Accessible and entertaining, as well as deeply erudite and constantly mind-expanding' – Philip Ball, author of How Life Works From their first appearance on Renaissance maps, linear tracks representing maritime voyages have shaped the way...Hardback$6500Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow
The Rise and Fall of Ancient Egypt
The Rise and Fall of Ancient Egypt by Toby Wilkinson offers readers an insightful and comprehensive journey through one of the world's most iconic and fascinating civilisations. This captivating narrative spans over three millennia of history, from the nascent days of the powerful pharaohs to the eventual decline under the Romans. Wilkinson’s work meticulously captures the grandeur and sophistication of...Paperback$3699Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow-
Black Lamb and Grey Falcon
Black Lamb and Grey Falcon by Rebecca West is an extraordinary blend of travel memoir and historical analysis, undertaken during a six-week journey through Yugoslavia in 1937. Spanning over 1,000 pages, this epic work offers a detailed exploration of the landscapes, cultures, and political tensions of a region on the precipice of war. West meticulously documents her travels while engaging...Paperback$5500Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow 
The French Mind
‘Majestic, ambitious’ Literary Review We are endlessly fascinated by the French. We are fascinated by their way of life, their creativity, sophistication, and self-assurance, and even their insistence that they are exceptional. But how did France become the country it is today, and what really sets it apart? Journalist and historian Peter Watson sets out to answer these questions in...Paperback$4500Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow-
The End
Discover the enthralling examination of Nazi Germany's final months in Ian Kershaw's The End, a meticulously researched and compelling narrative that delves into the reasons behind Germany's protracted resistance during the closing stages of World War II. In The End, Kershaw explores the period from the failed assassination attempt on Adolf Hitler in July 1944 to Germany's ultimate surrender in...Paperback$4500Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow 
The Eastern Front
The First World War from a refreshingly unfamiliar angle . . . masterly — Dominic Sandbrook, Sunday Times Compelling . . . The Eastern Front is essential reading — Margaret Macmillan, Financial Times A masterwork . . . This is the history of the Eastern Front I’ve waited all my life to read — Simon Sebag Montefiore The definitive history...Paperback$2900Elsewhere:$3200Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow-
The Devil and Sherlock Holmes
The Devil and Sherlock Holmes by David Grann immerses readers in a series of twelve real-life stories, each filled with as much suspense and wonder as any fictional tale. Grann takes us on an investigative journey that delves deep into the human psyche and illuminates the contrasting forces of good and evil that shape our world. The collection opens a...Paperback$3000Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow 
No Ordinary Time
No Ordinary Time by Doris Kearns Goodwin is a richly detailed historical narrative that delves into the pivotal years of Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt's public and private lives during World War II. This Pulitzer Prize-winning work meticulously examines how their partnership and leadership guided the United States through one of its darkest periods, the Great Depression, and into the challenges...Paperback$2995Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow
John Adams
In John Adams by the acclaimed historian David McCullough, readers are taken on a compelling journey through the life of one of America's most influential Founding Fathers. This meticulously researched biography paints a rich portrait of John Adams, the second President of the United States, exploring his adventurous life, his spirited rivalry with Thomas Jefferson, and his significant contributions to...Paperback$4000Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow
Italy’s Sorrow
In Italy’s Sorrow, James Holland brings to life the harrowing and overlooked experiences of Italy during the final years of World War II. The book vividly portrays the desperate and brutal struggle that engulfed the Italian peninsula from 1944 to 1945, transforming a land renowned for its beauty into a theatre of violence and destruction. Holland’s meticulous research shines through,...Paperback$2899Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow-
Dying Every Day
In Dying Every Day, acclaimed classical historian James Romm brings to life the high-stakes drama of ancient Rome, a narrative brimming with murder, madness, tyranny, and perversion. Set against the backdrop of one of history's most tumultuous periods, Romm's work delves into the complex relationship between the philosopher Seneca and the infamous Emperor Nero, a tale woven with intricate plots...Paperback$3400Elsewhere:$4000Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow -
Conflict
Conflict is the international bestseller praised for being ‘a rigorous and thoughtful study of what has happened on battlefields over the past eight decades’ by The Times and described as ‘a hugely important book … elegantly written and persuasively argued’ by the Daily Telegraph. Fully updated to include new material on the Israel/Gaza conflict, Conflict offers both a sweeping history...Paperback$3999Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow 
Bomber Boys
Patrick Bishop introduces readers to the world of the young pilots of Bomber Command who played a pivotal role during the air-offensive against Germany from 1940-1945. As featured on the BBC 1 documentary Bomber Boys, presented by Ewan McGregor, this book brings into sharp focus the lives, sacrifices, and extraordinary courage of these aviators. In Bomber Boys, Patrick Bishop tells...Paperback$2499Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow
Ask That Mountain: The Story of Parihaka
Ask That Mountain: The Story of Parihaka by Dick Scott offers a compelling narrative that brings to life the remarkable story of the peaceful resistance movement led by the Maori chiefs Te Whiti o Rongomai and Tohu Kakahi in 19th-century New Zealand. Nestled at the foot of Mt Taranaki, the settlement of Parihaka became a beacon for Maori dignity and...Paperback$4500Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow-
The Sound of Breaking Glass
In The Sound of Breaking Glass, Christel Maxine is at breaking point. Balancing a demanding career in reality television, raising two small children, and maintaining her commitment as an activist with Women Against Surplus Plastic, Christel's life is a whirlwind of pressure and responsibility. On top of these challenges, she is being stalked, adding an ominous new layer of stress...Paperback$3500Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow 
History of New Zealand Women, A
Barbara Brookes' History of New Zealand Women offers a transformative exploration of New Zealand's past, shifting the historical perspective from the well-trodden paths of male-dominated narratives to the significant but often overlooked experiences of women. Rejecting Thomas Carlyle's notion of history as 'the biography of great men,' Brookes re-centres the narrative lens to examine the development of New Zealand through...Paperback$7000Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow
Blood and Dirt
Picture, for a minute, every artwork of colonial New Zealand you can think of. Now add a chain gang. Hard labour men guarded by other men with guns. Men moving heavy metal. Men picking at the earth. Over and over again. This was the reality of nineteenth-century New Zealand. Forced labour haunts the streets we walk today and the spaces...Hardback$3999Elsewhere:$4999Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow
A Brief History of Japan
A Brief History of Japan by Jonathan Clements is a captivating exploration of Japan's rich tapestry of history. From the era of ancient teenage priest-queens to the bustling modern age of salarymen, Clements weaves an engaging narrative that takes readers through the myriad transformations of a nation that once aspired to conquer China yet later chose to seclude itself from...Paperback$3299Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow
The Near West
The Auckland neighbourhood of Grey Lynn has near legendary status. Sometimes referred to as 'The People's Republic of Grey Lynn', history is everywhere here despite its recent gentrification. From the eeling ground of mana whenua and its colonial carve-up into farmland, to the gradual progression of residential development through Victorian and Edwardian times and beyond, early industry, the rough and...Hardback$6200Elsewhere:$7000Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow
Becoming Tangata Tiriti
In Becoming Tangata Tiriti, Avril Bell brings forth an insightful exploration of the challenging yet rewarding journey of engaging with te ao Māori and embracing the principles of te Tiriti o Waitangi. This compelling work gathers the voices of twelve non-Māori individuals—dedicated professionals, activists, and everyday citizens—who have made sincere efforts to integrate te Tiriti into their daily lives and...Paperback$2700Elsewhere:$2999Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow-
When the Clock Broke
When the Clock Broke by John Ganz delves into a pivotal yet tumultuous period in American history, capturing the seismic shifts at the close of the Reagan era. Set against the backdrop of the early 1990s, Ganz's narrative weaves through the aftermath of the Cold War, the Gulf War, and the zenith of U.S. global power. Instead of the anticipated...Hardback$5999Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow -
Until Proven Safe
Until Proven Safe by Geoff Manaugh and Nicola Twilley is an astonishing exploration into the concept of quarantine, illuminating its role in history, science, and contemporary society. The book delves deep into the origins and evolution of quarantine, showcasing how this ancient practice has moulded civilizations and influenced the way we combat disease. The narrative takes the reader on an...Hardback$4999Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow -
Tudors
Tudors by Peter Ackroyd transports readers back to one of the most fascinating and dramatic periods in British history. Rich in detail and atmosphere, and told in vivid prose, this enthralling narrative captures the transformation of England from a settled Catholic country to a formidable Protestant superpower. The book intricately traces the tumultuous reigns of the Tudor monarchs, beginning with...Paperback$7300Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow -
The Quiet Americans
The Quiet Americans is described by the New York Times as "a darkly entertaining tale about American espionage, set in an era when Washington's fear and skepticism about the agency resembles our climate today." At the end of World War II, the United States dominated the world militarily, economically, and in moral standing, seen as the victor over tyranny and...Paperback$3099Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow 
The Art of War
This fresh, contemporary translation of The Art of War by Sun Tzu is tailored for the 21st century reader. While rooted in its historical significance, this immortal classic remains one of the most influential works in both political and business strategies today. The text transcends its original context as a military manual to serve as a comprehensive guide for leadership,...Hardback$1700Elsewhere:$1999Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow-
On Consolation
As read on BBC Radio 4's 'Book of the Week', On Consolation by Michael Ignatieff offers a deeply poignant and thought-provoking journey through the ways in which humanity has grappled with the ageless quest for solace in the face of profound loss and suffering. Ignatieff explores how writers, composers, and artists have sought comfort and resilience amidst life's hardest trials,...Paperback$2499Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow -
Judgement at Tokyo
A work of singular importance . . . balanced, original, human, accessible, and riveting - Philippe Sands, author of East-West Street. From the prizewinning author of the acclaimed The Blood Telegram, comes a landmark, magisterial history of the postwar trial of Japan's leaders as war criminals—and their impact on the modern history of Asia and the world. In the weeks...Paperback$4799Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow 
Going with the Boys
On the front lines of the Second World War, a remarkable group of female journalists waged their own battle in the war zone. In Going with the Boys by Judith Mackrell, we follow the extraordinary stories of six pioneering women who defied societal norms and bureaucratic restrictions to bring the realities of war to the world. These women—Martha Gellhorn, Lee...Paperback$2499Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow
Armageddon
Armageddon by Sir Max Hastings offers a riveting and deeply detailed account of the final critical months of the Second World War in Northern Europe. This epic narrative spans from September 1944 to May 1945, encapsulating the immense struggles and pivotal moments that shaped the war's ultimate conclusion. Through meticulous research and compelling storytelling, Hastings vividly chronicles the harrowing experiences...Paperback$2499Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow
When the Sea Came Alive
THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER A LANDMARK NEW ACCOUNT OF THE SINGLE MOST IMPORTANT DAY OF WW2, IN THE WORDS OF THE PEOPLE WHO LIVED IT "Comprehensive... from a large and wide range of witnesses on both sides." - The Telegraph "A sprawling history of D-Day from the point of view of participants on both sides." - Kirkus "A masterpiece...Paperback$4500Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow-
Vikings
Vikings by Neil Oliver delves into the exhilarating and tumultuous history of the Norse warriors who have long fascinated and terrified the world. These seafaring marauders are famously remembered for their fearsome raids, unyielding spirit in battle, and ruthless retribution. However, their prowess in warfare is merely a fraction of their vast and complex story. From their origins in the...Paperback$2999Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow 
The Woman's Hour
Nashville, August 1920. The fate of the Nineteenth Amendment, granting women the right to vote, hangs in a precarious balance. Thirty-five states have ratified it, twelve have either rejected or abstained from voting, and the suffrage movement's hopes rest on the shoulders of Tennessee. This pivotal moment culminates after a relentless seven-decade crusade for women's suffrage. The tension in the...Paperback$3499Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow-
The Sword and the Shield
To most Americans, Malcolm X and Martin Luther King Jr. represent contrasting ideals: self-defence versus nonviolence, Black Power versus civil rights, the sword versus the shield. The Sword and the Shield by Peniel E. Joseph delves deep into the complex relationship between these two towering figures and the movements they represented. This is not merely a recounting of their biographies...Paperback$3499Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow 
The Storm Before the Storm
The Storm Before the Storm by Mike Duncan delves into the tumultuous yet transformative era of the Roman Republic, chronicling the pivotal years from 146 to 78 BC. This gripping historical narrative reveals the complexities and conflicts that unfolded as Rome transitioned from a resilient city-state to a dominant Mediterranean power. The book begins with Rome at its zenith, having...Paperback$3499Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow
The Stalin Affair
A BBC RADIO 4 BOOK OF THE WEEK 'Delivered with flamboyance, it features a sparkling cast of chancers' KATJA HOYER, Daily Telegraph 5* review 'Page-turning . . . a sizzling high-stakes tale' JAMES HOLLAND 'This book might read like the screenplay of a gripping movie, yet every word is accurate and verified' ANDREW ROBERTS 'Giles Milton is a phenomenon' DAN...Paperback$3999Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow
The Space Shuttle
The Space Shuttle by Roland Miller offers an intimate and experiential account of one of NASA's most monumental programmes – the Space Shuttle era. This meticulously crafted volume chronicles the journey of the Space Shuttle programme from its inception to its final mission. With 140 space flights, including 135 missions and five Approach and Landing Tests, this book encapsulates the...Hardback$9000Elsewhere:$10000Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow-
The Right
"Superb" and "ambitious" (New York Times), this intellectual and political history by Matthew Continetti unravels the complex evolution of American conservatism over the last century. The Right delves into the intricate history of movement conservatism, spanning the period from the Progressive Era to the present day. As readers journey through the decades, they are introduced to the networks of intellectuals...Paperback$3799Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow -
The Border - A Journey Around Russia
The Border: A Journey Around Russia by Erika Fatland is an enthralling exploration of the countries that share a border with the world's largest nation. Without setting foot in Russia itself, Fatland embarks on a profound journey to understand its immense influence and its complex relationships with its neighbours. From North Korea in the east to Norway in the west,...Paperback$2999Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow -
The Battle for Spain
The Spanish Civil War, which raged from 1936 to 1939, is one of the 20th century's most intense and complex conflicts. The Battle for Spain by Antony Beevor offers a meticulously detailed chronicle of this brutal war, marked by political strife, international intervention, and immense human suffering. It meticulously captures the ideologically charged battle lines that were drawn, pulling liberals...Paperback$3999Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow -
Tank Action
A gripping account of the Second World War, seen through the eyes of a young tank commander. In the heat of 1944, David Render was a nineteen-year-old second lieutenant newly graduated from Sandhurst when he was dispatched to the front lines in France. Joining the Sherwood Rangers Yeomanry just five days after the iconic D-Day landings, Render found himself commanding...Paperback$2799Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow 
SAS Great Escapes Two
'Damien Lewis is both a meticulous historian and a born storyteller' Lee Child SAS Great Escapes Two recounts the hitherto untold stories of six of the most dramatic and daring escapes executed by the world's most famous fighting force during WWII. From the very earliest SAS missions to the push into Nazi-occupied Europe, they cover some of the key figures...Paperback$2399Elsewhere:$2999Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow-
SAS Great Escapes Three
'Damien Lewis is both a meticulous historian and a born storyteller' Lee Child 'Now that's a Great Escape! How 34 members of the SAS evaded 5,000 Nazi troops in blizzard conditions, after wreaking havoc in Italian mountain ambush ... The full gripping story of Operation Galia and the incredible escape that followed.' Mail Online 'It's an incredible secret that has...Paperback$3999Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow 
Photography – A Queer History
Photography – A Queer History examines how photography has been used by artists to capture, create, and expand the category 'Queer'. It bookmarks different thematic concerns central to queer photography, forging unexpected connections to showcase the diverse ways the medium has been used to fashion queer identities and communities. How has photography advanced fights against LGBTQ+ discrimination? How have artists...Hardback$9500Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow-
Ours Was the Shining Future
'An important book' Martin Wolf, Financial Times (BOOK OF THE YEAR) The clear-eyed, definitive history of the modern American economy and the decline of the American Dream, from the Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist behind The New York Times's "The Morning" newsletter. Two decades into the twenty-first century, the stagnation of living standards has become the defining trend of American life. Life...Paperback$3999Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow -
Operation Valkyrie
In Operation Valkyrie by Philipp von Boeselager, readers are transported into the heart of World War II, where a daring and desperate mission unfolds. The book narrates the intricate details of the plot to assassinate Adolf Hitler and overthrow the Nazi regime. This gripping memoir offers a riveting account of the final days leading to the fateful 20th of July...Paperback$2999Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow 
My Russia: War or Peace?
In his timely new book, Mikhail Shishkin argues that Russia is not a 'riddle wrapped in a mystery inside an enigma': we just don't know enough about it. So what is the real story behind Putin's autocratic regime and its invasion of Ukraine? In My Russia: War or Peace?, Shishkin traces the roots of Russia's problems, from the 'Kievan Rus'...Paperback$3999Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow-
Mediocre
From the TIME 100 author of the Sunday Times and number 1 New York Times bestseller So You Want to Talk About Race, a subversive history of white male American identity -- now with a new preface. 'One of the most admired writers and "internet yellers" around... Mediocre is ever more vital... Oluo's meeting the time -- this movement against...Paperback$2799Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow -
Krithia
Krithia by Mat McLachlan is a deeply engaging and moving exploration of one of the lesser-known yet profoundly significant battles of World War I. This poignant tale, brought to light by the bestselling military historian and author of The Cowra Breakout, takes readers to the southern tip of the Gallipoli peninsula in May 1915. As World War I raged on,...Paperback$3999Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow 
It Was Vulgar and It Was Beautiful
In the late 1980s, the AIDS pandemic was annihilating queer people, intravenous drug users, and communities of colour in America, and disinformation about the disease ran rampant. Out of the activist group ACT UP (AIDS Coalition to Unleash Power), an art collective that called itself Gran Fury formed to campaign against corporate greed, government inaction, stigma, and public indifference to...Hardback$7000Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow-
Istanbul
Istanbul by Bettany Hughes is an enthralling and richly detailed narrative that delves deep into the heart and soul of this mesmerising city. Spanning a timeline of over 6,000 years, Hughes brings to life the myriad stories, cultures, and civilisations that have converged upon this unique crossroads between East and West. A city of many names and faces - Byzantium,...Paperback$3499Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow -
If We Burn: The Mass Protest Decade and the Missing Revolution
If We Burn: The Mass Protest Decade and the Missing Revolution by Vincent Bevins delves deeply into the world-shaking mass protests that defined the second decade of the twenty-first century. Through a meticulous examination of uprisings from the Arab Spring to Hong Kong's student rebellions, Bevins explores why, despite the fervent activity, these protests so often failed to achieve their...Paperback$3999Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow -
Forgotten Warriors
‘Ambitious, wide-ranging and learned’ Times Literary Supplement ‘Vivid and extraordinary’ Wall Street Journal From Boudicca to Ukraine, battlefields have always contained a surprising number of female fighters. We have all heard of Joan of Arc, but not the cross-dressing soldiers whose disguises were so effective the men around them never realised who they were fighting with. Forgotten Warriors shines a...Paperback$2999Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow -
Ethel Rosenberg
"A heart-piercingly brilliant book about a woman whose personal life put her in the cross-hairs of history" HADLEY FREEMAN "Totally riveting. I couldn't put it down" VICTORIA HISLOP "Ethel sings out for all women who have been misunderstood and wronged, and refuse to bow down" NICHOLAS SHAKESPEARE "A shocking tale of betrayal, naivety, misogyny and judicial failure" SONIA PURNELL "A...Paperback$2999Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow 
Dynasty
Dynasty by acclaimed historian Tom Holland explores the turbulent and captivating saga of ancient Rome's first imperial family. Following the transition from a broad Republic to the singular rule of emperors, this enthralling narrative offers both history aficionados and casual readers a vivid account of power, betrayal, and the fiercely fascinating figures who defined an era. Holland's meticulous research and...Paperback$2999Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow-
Diary of an Invasion
Diary of an Invasion by Andrey Kurkov follows the harrowing yet hopeful journey of Ukraine as it faces the aggressive incursion of Russian forces. The narrative begins with the escalating tensions and uncertainty that permeate the air as Russian troops amass along the borders of Ukraine. Kurkov captures the transformation of an ordinary life into extraordinary circumstances, detailing the profound...Paperback$2799Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow 
Defiant
In Defiant, Robert Verkaik presents a gripping and meticulously researched account of an often-overlooked aspect of the Battle of Britain. The narrative centres around the Boulton Paul Defiant, a two-seat gun-turret fighter that played a vital yet largely unacknowledged role in this crucial period of the Second World War. Verkaik's painstaking research uncovers the remarkable story of the Defiant and...Paperback$2999Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow
D-DAY The Oral History
THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER A landmark new account of the single most important day of World War II, in the words of the people who lived it. 'Comprehensive... from a large and wide range of witnesses on both sides' - The Telegraph 'A sprawling history of D-Day from the point of view of participants on both sides.' - Kirkus...Paperback$3999Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow-
Borderland
Borderland by Anna Reid is a meticulously researched and compelling narrative that delves into the tumultuous history of Ukraine. The book offers a vivid portrayal of this strategically pivotal region, chronicling its journey from medieval times to the present day. This fourth edition, fully updated to reflect recent events, blends personal accounts with scholarly analysis to shed light on the...Paperback$2999Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow -
Crete
In Crete, acclaimed historian Antony Beevor masterfully brings to life one of the most gripping and dramatic episodes of the Second World War. The narrative unfolds on the idyllic Mediterranean island of Crete, where in May 1941, the German forces launched an unprecedented airborne assault. Employing an ambitious strategy marked by tactical surprise, Nazi Germany anticipated a swift and decisive...Paperback$2400Elsewhere:$2799Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow -
Budapest
Budapest has always been an important place. Almost at the centre of Europe, it is at the crossroads of geographical regions and civilisations, at the intersection of ancient trade routes. Mountains that gradually slope into gentle hills converge on a great river, the Danube, and the regions of Buda and Pest sprang up on either side. Throughout history, the centre...Paperback$2999Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow -
Brave Hearted
The epic story of the transformation of the American west, as seen through the eyes of the women who were there. This book is a triumph — AMANDA FOREMAN Absolutely compelling — CHRISTINA LAMB A blazing view of the American story — BETTANY HUGHES Gripping, eye-opening — EMMA DONOGHUE Richly evocative... the survivors were heroines, all of them — YSENDA...Paperback$2999Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow 
Beaverland
From award-winning writer Leila Philip, Beaverland is a masterful work of narrative science writing, highlighting, through history and contemporary storytelling, how this peculiar rodent plays an oversized role in American history and its future. Philip follows fur trappers who lead her through waist-high water, fur traders and fur auctioneers, as well as wildlife managers, PETA activists, Native American environmental vigilantes,...Hardback$5999Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow
Batavia's Graveyard
Batavia's Graveyard by Mike Dash is a harrowing account of survival, treachery, and bravery that transports readers back to the 17th century and the ill-fated maiden voyage of the Dutch East Indiaman Batavia. In 1629, the Batavia struck an uncharted reef off the coast of what is now Australia, leading to a catastrophic shipwreck. Onboard were 332 men, women, and...Paperback$2999Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow-
A Tomb With a View – The Stories & Glories of Graveyards
A Tomb With a View – The Stories & Glories of Graveyards by Peter Ross is a compelling journey through some of the world’s most fascinating graveyards. Far from being just places of death, Ross reveals them as vital and enduring repositories of stories, history, art, and even humour. He takes readers from the haunting beauty of Flanders Fields, echoing...Paperback$2999Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow -
A New World Begins
The principles of the French Revolution remain the only possible basis for a just society, even if, after more than two hundred years, they are more contested than ever before. In A New World Begins, Jeremy D. Popkin offers a riveting and comprehensive account of the French Revolution, plunging readers into the heart of the debates, turmoil, and bloodshed that...Paperback$3999Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow 
Ten Myths About Israel
In this groundbreaking book, published on the fiftieth anniversary of the Occupation, the outspoken and radical Israeli historian Ilan Pappe examines the most contested ideas concerning the origins and identity of the contemporary state of Israel. Each chapter of Ten Myths About Israel meticulously deconstructs widely-held beliefs that have been ingrained into the collective consciousness through media repetition, military endorsement,...Paperback$4500Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow-
Young Queens
LONGLISTED FOR THE WOMEN'S PRIZE FOR NON-FICTION WATERSTONES' BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR: HISTORY The boldly original, dramatic intertwined story of Catherine de’ Medici, Elisabeth de Valois and Mary, Queen of Scots – three queens exercising power in a world dominated by men. 'Alluring, gripping, real: an astonishing insight into the lives of three queens' — ALICE ROBERTS 'Takes us...Paperback$3299Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow -
Why The West Rules - For Now
In the middle of the eighteenth century, British entrepreneurs harnessed the transformative energies of steam and coal, catalysing an era of profound change. This industrial revolution marked the beginning of a new epoch, with factories, railways, and gunboats driving the West's ascendancy to global power. The twentieth century saw the West consolidate its dominance with the advent of computers and...Paperback$3300Elsewhere:$3699Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow 
Three Sisters
Three Sisters by Heather Morris is a haunting and inspiring story set against the backdrop of the Holocaust. The novel tells the heart-wrenching yet uplifting tale of three Slovakian Jewish sisters, Cibi, Magda, and Livia, bound by a promise they made to their father to always take care of each other, and stay together no matter what. As the horrors...Paperback$3199Elsewhere:$3699Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow-
The Searchers
Selected as a Book of the Year by the Spectator and the Daily Telegraph 'Fascinating ... carefully researched and beautifully written' DAVID DIMBLEBY 'Utterly riveting' SUNDAY TELEGRAPH 'Robert Sackville-West writes tenderly about death and remembrance' GERARD DEGROOT, THE TIMES By the end of the First World War, over half a million British soldiers were listed as missing, presumed dead, their...Paperback$3299Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow -
The Rising Down
The Rising Down by Alexandra Harris is a mesmerising exploration of memory, place, and connection through the lens of West Sussex. Returning to her childhood home, celebrated critic and cultural historian Alexandra Harris discovers a land rich with untold stories and hidden treasures. With her detective-like curiosity, Harris peels back the layers of history and brings forth the soul of...Hardback$5500Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow -
The Last Emperor of Mexico
Superbly entertaining. - Financial Times Jaw-dropping. - Sunday Times Fascinating. - Guardian Gripping. - The Times Terrific . . . A page-turning history of imperial hubris and nemesis, deceit and delusion, love and betrayal on a grand scale. - Sunday Times In 1864, a young Austrian archduke by the name of Maximilian crossed the Atlantic to assume a faraway throne....Paperback$3299Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow -
The Hitler Years ~ Disaster 1940 - 1945
The Hitler Years: Disaster 1940-1945 is the riveting second volume of Frank McDonough’s compelling narrative history, meticulously documenting the dramatic descent of Germany from the zenith of its power to utter devastation. This profound exploration details Hitler's relentless campaign to dominate Europe and how his catastrophic decisions led to the inevitable demise of the Nazi regime. The year 1940 marked...Paperback$2999Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow -
The Future is History
The Future is History by Masha Gessen is a riveting exploration of modern Russia’s turbulent journey from the fall of the Soviet Union to its current iteration as a formidable, authoritarian state. Spanning several decades, the book meticulously chronicles the lives of four Russians, who were born during the collapse of the USSR, at a time brimming with hopes of...Paperback$3299Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow 
The Dark Queens
A vivid double biography of two fearless Early Medieval queens, and an enthralling journey of discovery across the unfamiliar and blood-soaked historical landscape of sixth-century Merovingian France. 'Brings the Merovingian empire to thrilling, bewildering, horrifying life' Helen Castor 'Restores two half-forgotten and much-mythologized queens to their proper place in medieval history' Dan Jones 'A story of scheming and savagery to...Paperback$2500Elsewhere:$2799Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow-
The Borgias
The Borgias by Paul Strathern is a riveting exploration into the lives and legacies of one of history's most infamous dynasties. Through meticulous research and vivid storytelling, Strathern brings to life the turbulent era characterized by ruthless ambition, political intrigue, and extraordinary cultural achievements. The story unfolds with the ascension of Rodrigo Borgia to the papacy as Pope Alexander VI....Paperback$3699Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow -
Square Haunting
Square Haunting by Francesca Wade takes readers on a captivating journey through the lives of five extraordinary women who sought to carve out their own spaces in the interwar period of London. Set against the backdrop of Mecklenburgh Square in Bloomsbury, these women—modernist poet H.D., detective novelist Dorothy L. Sayers, classicist Jane Harrison, economic historian Eileen Power, and writer and...Paperback$2799Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow 
Revolutionary Acts
Announcing the arrival of a major new talent, an astonishing work of social history which captures Black gay Britain as never before. 'In this seminal book, Okundaye gives us juicy dialogue, tears and laughter, and vivid landscapes of memory.' MENDEZ, author of Rainbow Milk 'Okundaye has done something extraordinary and made this work of vital social history seem like a...Hardback$4999Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow
Return of a King
SHORTLISTED FOR THE SAMUEL JOHNSON PRIZE 2013 'As taut and richly embroidered as a great novel . . . a masterpiece' Sunday Telegraph 'Dazzling' Sunday Times | 'Magnificent' Guardian | 'Sparkling' Daily Telegraph A towering history of the first Afghan War by bestselling historian William Dalrymple. In the spring of 1839, Britain commenced its first ambitious foray into Afghanistan. Nearly...Paperback$2400Elsewhere:$2799Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow
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